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Ohio lawmakers want tax credit for baby formula

By J.D. Davidson | Jun 28, 2022

Ohio parents or guardians who buy infant formula could receive a $600 tax break if a bill proposed by state Democrats gets through the General Assembly.

Knox Community Hospital operates 24-hour, seven-day-a-week helpline

By Knox Community Hospital | Jun 28, 2022

We are here for you.

Community Calendar

By Staff | Jun 28, 2022

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

Barbara Jane (Knox) McClary

By Family of Barbara McClary | Jun 28, 2022

The Earth lost another Beautiful Soul on June 20, 2022. Barbara Jane (Knox) McClary, Born Oct. 4, 1964, in Mount Vernon, went Home to the Heavens peacefully in her sleep, unexpectedly, at the young age of 57.

Pickleball tournaments, themed restaurant on horizon

By Staff reports | Jun 28, 2022

Pickleball is poised for growth, with tournaments and even a restaurant coming soon.

Survey: 66% of Ohioans say they won’t bet on sports

By J.D. Davidson | Jun 28, 2022

Legal sports betting is still more than six months away, but more than two-thirds of Ohio adults say they don’t plan to place any wagers when it becomes legal, according to a new survey.

Junior Golf League: Spending time with friends on the course

By Mike Blake | Jun 28, 2022

Grayson Workman epitomizes the demeanor and atmosphere at Mount Vernon Junior League golf sessions.

3 Kenyon track stars earn U.S. coaches’ All-Region honors

By Marty Fuller | Jun 28, 2022

Three members of Kenyon College’s track teams – one female and two male athletes – were awarded All-Region honors for the 2022 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field season by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Among the honorees were Kenyon College first-year athlete Paula Soric, sophomore Riley Orth and first-year Tapiwa Gono Phiri.

Buckeye tight end Stover to serve as Indy 200 grand marshal

By Steve Bidlack | Jun 28, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2022) - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has selected current Ohio State tight end and Lexington (OH) High School graduate Cade Stover as honorary grand marshal of next weekend’s Honda Indy 200 Presented by the All-New 2023 Civic Type R on Sunday, July 3.

Knox Babe Ruth League rosters filled

By Staff reports | Jun 28, 2022

The Knox Babe Ruth League is in its inaugural season, with gamees played at Memorial Park on Mount Vernon Avenue.

3 consecutive weekends of racing at Mid-Ohio

By Steve Bidlack | Jun 28, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ohio - Three consecutive weekends of racing action only 22 miles from Mount Vernon, began last weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, with the start of the 40th annual Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio.

Mount Vernon, Knox County celebrate completion of Ohio to Erie Trail

By Bob Pepalis | Jun 28, 2022

Mount Vernon and Knox County participated in Trail-a-Palooza Saturday, a celebration of the completion of the Ohio to Erie Trail.

Sharon Louise Booth

By Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home | Jun 28, 2022

Sharon Louise Booth, 78, of Mount Vernon passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Knox Community Hospital.

Danville Police blotter May 23 - 31

By Submitted content | Jun 28, 2022

Danville Police blotter May 23 - 31

Thomas E. Frazier

By Snyder Funeral Home | Jun 28, 2022

Thomas E. Frazier, 85, of Mount Vernon passed away at Knox Community Hospital on June 13, 2022.

Knox Democratic, Republican party chairs react to Supreme Court ruling

By Bob Pepalis | Jun 28, 2022

The chair of the Knox County Democratic Party said her party needs to get some people running for state and federal legislative positions for the midterms in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Knox residents may qualify for assistance with storm damages

By Bob Pepalis | Jun 28, 2022

The Knox County Emergency Management Agency is conducting damage assessments of homes impacted by the June 13-14 storms.

United Producers Inc. hires John Marihugh as VP exec

By United Producers, Inc. | Jun 28, 2022

Columbus, Ohio.

Protect skin from summer sun

By Dix & Eaton | Jun 28, 2022

Protecting your skin from the sun should be a top priority in the summer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and develops in 1 in 5 Americans by age 70. Knowing how to protect your skin from strong UV rays can have a lasting impact.

104 years ago, Mount Vernon’s residents got their first taste of the Great War

By Trevor Rhodes, Ohio History Connection | Jun 28, 2022

June 1918. 104 years ago this month, all anyone could talk about in Mount Vernon was the war in Europe.

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Ohio lawmakers want tax credit for baby formula

Knox Community Hospital operates 24-hour, seven-day-a-week helpline

Community Calendar

Barbara Jane (Knox) McClary

Pickleball tournaments, themed restaurant on horizon

Survey: 66% of Ohioans say they won’t bet on sports

Junior Golf League: Spending time with friends on the course

3 Kenyon track stars earn U.S. coaches’ All-Region honors

Buckeye tight end Stover to serve as Indy 200 grand marshal

Knox Babe Ruth League rosters filled

3 consecutive weekends of racing at Mid-Ohio

Mount Vernon, Knox County celebrate completion of Ohio to Erie Trail

Sharon Louise Booth

Danville Police blotter May 23 - 31

Thomas E. Frazier

Knox Democratic, Republican party chairs react to Supreme Court ruling

Knox residents may qualify for assistance with storm damages

United Producers Inc. hires John Marihugh as VP exec

Protect skin from summer sun

104 years ago, Mount Vernon’s residents got their first taste of the Great War

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